Man forces his way into home of elderly couple in Edison, attempts robbery at knifepoint

Google MapsWright Street in Edison where a man forced himself into the home of an elderly couple.

EDISON — A man pushed his way into the home of an Edison couple in their 80s and threatened the husband with a knife, authorities said. The man fled empty-handed when their adult grandson rushed into the house.

Police said the 86-year-old husband and his 82-year-old wife were in their Wright Street home at 9:24 p.m. Monday when the husband answered a knock on the door, and an African-American man pushed his way inside.

The robber hit the man in the face and body, demanded to see a safe, forced the man into a bedroom and pulled out a knife, threatening the victim's life, police Sgt. Robert Dudash said.

He said the wife ran next door and got her 23-year-old grandson, who rushed to his grandfather's aid, confronting the bandit who ran out the front door.

The grandfather was treated at the house for minor injuries, Dudash said.

The bandit was described as 6-foot, 2-inches tall, weighing 185 pounds and wearing all black clothing.